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Fresh from his best Honda MotoGP results and a new HRC deal, Marini braces for Barcelona’s low grip this weekend.
Luca Marini’s Honda future for 2026 is now secure after a strong performance in Hungary where he finished fourth in the Sprint and fifth in the Grand Prix, marking his best weekend with the team.
His one-year contract extension with Honda HRC was finalized following these impressive results, reminiscent of his podium finish for VR46 Ducati in 2023.
Marini has recently been experimenting with a new chassis in the last two races held on stop-and-go tracks and is looking forward to testing it on the more flowing layout of the Barcelona circuit.
The low grip at the Barcelona track poses a challenge for the RC213V, requiring Marini and his team to adapt and focus on optimizing their performance in varying track conditions.
Teammate Joan Mir, who had a breakthrough sixth-place finish in Austria but experienced misfortune in Hungary, remains cautiously optimistic about their potential at the familiar Montmelo circuit where Suzuki has historically performed well.
